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Joel Mvuka

Joel Mugisha Mvuka (born 12 November 2002) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a forward for club Celtic on loan from French club Lorient.

Club career

He spent his youth and senior career in Åsane. In the summer of 2021 Mvuka signed for Bodø/Glimt.

On 31 January 2023, Mvuka signed a four-and-a-half-year contract with the French club Lorient and was loaned back to Bodø/Glimt until the end of the 2022–23 season.

On 20 January 2024, Mvuka was loaned to Young Boys in Switzerland, with an option to buy.

On 3 February 2026, Mvuka was loaned to Celtic in Scotland on loan for the reminder of the season, with the option to make the transfer permanent, came on as a sub in Celtic’s Scottish Cup quarter final win (4-2 pens) over rivals Rangers at Ibrox.

Personal life

Born in Norway to Burundian parents. He is also of Rwandan descent. Mvuka had to stop football for eight months as a teenager due to heart irregularities, but returned after he was properly diagnosed. His brother Beltran Mvuka is also a professional footballer.

Career statistics

Club

Honours

Bodø/Glimt

Lorient

Individual

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